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Explore what's included in our online vegan cooking school to help you elevate your plant-based meals at home.

What is umami, and why is it the secret to delicious plant-based cooking?

In this episode of More Plants, we explore how umami — often called the fifth taste — creates depth and satisfaction in vegan meals.

Learn how plant ingredients like mushrooms, tomatoes, fermented foods, and roasted vegetables naturally build rich flavor without the need for meat or dairy.

We also break down simple techniques for layering umami in soups, sauces, and everyday meals, helping you cook more flavorful plant-based food with confidence.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in:

• Vegan cooking techniques
• Plant-based flavor building
• Making vegan food taste delicious
• A bit of culinary storytelling and food culture

Plus, discover how understanding umami can help you cook intuitively and elevate everyday plant-based meals with just a few twists and additions to the vegan meals you already love and make.

In this episode I also teach you how to make an easy and delicious Italian red sauce for pasta, pizza, or as a topping or base for your favorite dishes, carrying a ton of that bold and complex flavor we know as umami.